Art's Experience Of Art In The Arts Experience

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Although examining art requires a huge knowledge, my intention in this essay is to analyze a piece of art, besides lyrics and the context, I’m going to examine it by following the steps presented by Alain de Botton.

When I was reading your response to this week’s discussion, I noticed you made some important points that I agreed with. We both agree on the belief that architecture is and should be considered art. You mentioned in your response, that there are buildings globally that hold a historic artful meaning or appearance. I could not agree with you more, our book is filled with pictures of historic architectures that have beautiful art sculptures, paintings, images, and much more on them. Architecture I believe is another form of self-expression and another art form. According to our book, “Exploring Art: A Global, Thematic Approach,” written by Margaret Lazzari and Dona Schlesier, states that, “The designs of individual homes embodied climate concerns, aesthetic preferences, and cultural choices” (Lazzari and Schlesier 128). This quote to me means, that the art is present in architecture. The structure of the home is being built according to the owner’s likings and cultural beliefs. Which in other words is an example of architecture being self-expressed.

I was fortuned to have had parents who had a respect for all kinds of art and approached life with an open mind. Thus being furthered blessed to grow up near a metropolis which possesses a major art museum and galleries showcasing new talent, filling young eyes with wonderment. An art appreciation study early own in life would have been beneficial but alas, I burn with shame as one who falls in the class of “I know what I like” when asked about art. I am all agog for semester’s end to be better equipped to articulate on why I am moved by a particular piece. After listening to the first week lecture and reading the first two chapters of the course text, it was difficult to narrow the subject of my essay to one subject. But, Chapter Ones quotes

Rathnasambhava, the Transcendent Buddha of the South and Madonna Enthroned are very similar images that were produced by very different cultures. Both images were produced during the 13th Century. The image of Rathnasambhava, the Transcendent Buddha of the South was produced in Tibet during an interesting period of the country’s religious history. The branch of Tibetan Buddhism is led by a religious and sometimes political leader called the Dalai Lama. It was during the 13th Century during the reign of Kublai Khan, around the time of the production of this painting, that Tibet experienced the first incarnation of the Dalai Lama. One has to wonder if this painting is somehow related to that occurrence. According to

The relations between art and life is explored throughout Martin McDonagh’s play, The Pillowman and Muriel Spark’s Loitering With Intent. They explore these relations through discussing the stylistic features of their characters and how these characters are perceived in real life. Both authors explore how the preconceived ideas of what a character should be is dismantled and the line which distinguishes between art and life is becoming less clear. Another way in which these authors explore the link between art and life is through the act of storytelling. This suggests that life is a form of art. Both texts deal with the argument of whether it is life that influences art or art that influences life. Some literary critics such as Henry James

Baroque Fanfare is by Jean-Joseph Mouret, was born 11 April 1682 in Avignon and died December 22, 1738 in Charenton-le-Pont. Was a french composer whose dramatic works made him one of the leading exponents of Baroque music in his country. His father was a silk merchant and avid amateur violinist his family had a lot of wealth. Jean-Joseph Mouret first opera was Le fêtes ou le triomphe de Thalia, told of the humiliating rout by Thalia, the Muse of Comedy, over her sister, Melpomene, the Muse of Tragedy. In 1718 he was given the royal privilege to publish music. Mouret married and had one daughter. However, after a career after his career the popularity, he experienced a sudden fall from success, and his later years were overshadowed by financial

Premiered on May 17th, 1890, Cavalleria Rusticana is a one act opera adapated from a short story about a young villager who had returned from military duty to find that his long time love had forsaken him and married someone else. The young man, Turiddu is furious and takes revenge by beginning a seductive relationship with another village girl to make his finacee jealous. His plot is successful, and the rage of jealousy begins when Turiddu once again lies with his true love in a now-adulterous relationship. The story develops into a tangled web of passion, lust, revenge and hate. The whole town is enraged and look on with curiousity as the unruly secrets are discovered. The plot comes to a climax when Turiddu, is challenged to a duel by his lover’s husband. As was the Sicillian custom, the two men embrace, and Turiddu proceeds to bite his opponent’s ear, signifying that it would be a duel to the death. The story comes to a close when Turridu, unsuccessful in his fencing skills, tragically dies. His lover weeps, and his mother collapses into the arms of the village women in grief.

The most interesting piece of artwork that I had the chance to come across in this course was Bernini’s sculpture of St. Teresa De Avila. I have taken many art classes throughout my time as a college student, but I enjoyed this sculpture immensely because it is a piece that had the ability to touch my heart, mind, and soul. The three elements that inhibited me to choose this painting was the emotions displayed by the figures, the intricate details, and the overall message innocence and beauty that the art depicts.

Cesare Sterbini and Gioacchino Rossini’s 1816 comic opera The Barber of Seville , technically an opera buffa, takes the stock characters of the commedia dell’arte, and gives them music to sing that “mimics the witty rapid-fire patter of the commedia” (Tucker-Meyer).  It was adapted from Beaumarchais's 1765 comedy Le Barbier de Séville ou la Précaution inutile (The Barber of Seville or the useless precaution), which replicated in its entirety, with one modification, a trope often found in performances by commedia dell'arte troupes. Sterbini copied the plot of the comedy, necessarily shortening it, and, for his recitatives, extracting text from the comedy. In this trope, an "old" man, --in commedia dell'arte Pantalone, here Dr. Bartolo-- wishes to marry a young woman over whom he has control,  – in commedia dell'arte the inamorata, here his ward Rosina. The woman is wooed by a youthful man – commedia dell'arte's the inamorato, here Count Almaviva. The "old" guardian strives to prevent any interaction between them. In this endeavor, he is advised and abetted by a pompous old man – commedia dell'are's Il Dottore, here Don Basilio. The young lovers, with the guidance and assistance of a clever lower-class

This semester, in comparing works of visual art and opera and particularly between works of the same time period, many parallels emerge. But beyond the scope of individual time periods (e.g.,

Choose three (3) works of art from three artists from the Baroque period through the Postmodern era. Your three (3) works of art should come from the time periods or art movements covered in the reading from Unit 4 and Unit 5. Your choices must comply with the following criteria:

Art is personal; an expression of inner thoughts and desires, affecting the way I not only see the world but myself. In order for a person to grow they must know who they are, their aspirations, the true nature of their thoughts, and their actuality of their persona; the physicality of art has given me this knowledge. With practicing in the arts I am able to grow as a person and I am able to see that growth within me.  For with the expression of creativity, comes an outlet, an outlet of the unconscious, forming and showing the reality of the mind. This outlet releases internal emotions and helps me to find tranquility within myself. This state of mind is a supplement for my own personal problems.  Also, I am able to create new ideas, ones that help me see the world in a new light. I am able to form a relaxing and mesmerizing state of mind, one that leaves me fascinated with the world around me, along with a deep love for simplicity.  Visual arts have truly given me an insight on my own mind and happiness in my life. This is why I full-heartedly believe and practice in the arts, to find peace of mind, not in the world, but in myself.

Music lies at the heart of every opera. If the songs of the opera fail to impress the audience, it can spell disaster for the performance. The compositions of Cosi fan tutte prove to be dour and repetitious, ultimately setting a bleak and distressing atmosphere. For instance songs such as “Sento oddio, che questo piede” and “Di Scrivermi ogni giorno” address the same topic of Ferrando and Guglielmo leaving their fiancés Fiordiligi and Dorabella and going off to war. In both of these songs, the men try to appease their clearly distressed fiancés and in both of these songs the fiancés give and overly dramatic performance of heartbreak. The themes of heartbreak, affliction and separation coupled with the repetitive nature of the songs, serve to create a

The history of art dates back to ancient times. Artwork can be, and was, found around the world. What makes art interesting is that it can be created in any way, shape or form with any materials. It seems that the artwork can also tell us a lot about the artist. Art seems to be simply, a direct, visual reflection of the artist’s life. Therefore, one can assume that an artist’s life experiences and beliefs directly influence their art. If we look at examples from different periods of art we will be able to see the connection between the artist and the art.